Finding the Third Proportional to 592,677 and 1,280,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,677 and 1,280,127 is: 2,764,954.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,677 : 1,280,127 = 1,280,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,677/1,280,127 = 1,280,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,677x = 1,280,127 × 1,280,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,677x = 1,638,725,136,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,638,725,136,129/592,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,764,954.83
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